30 Days of Thankful ~ day 3

I am thankful today for getting back to our friends group tonight. We have been part of the same group for over ten years and God has blessed us with amazing support from this special circle of friends. Many were part of the gang for just a short time before life moved them in another direction... but only after God's purpose for them in our life was fulfilled. Through the years, God has led new group members to us in His perfect timing. I remember that the Mammen's joined just a few months before Papa was diagnosed with lung cancer. Who knew that both Dave and Deb had each lost thier dads to lung cancer??? GOD knew, that's who! God knew that we were going to need their experiences to help us through such a difficult time. I remember that the Deprins' joined several months before Harry lost both of his mom and dad in a most horrific shooting in a Walmart parking lot. Who knew that they were going to need the love and support of their friends group family?? GOD knew... His timing is absolutely perfect and He places people our lives for reasons only He knows.
I am so thankful for God and all He does to meet the needs of His children.